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Changes in the crystal structure of Pb(Zr, Ti)O-3 (PZT) on a Pt electr
ode caused by annealing in hydrogen-containing ambient have been studi
ed using analytical transmission electron microscopy. A decrease in Pb
composition and distortion in Ti-O coordination occur at the PZT/Pt i
nterface. These findings indicate that preferential reduction of Pb an
d sequential diffusion of Pb from the PZT to the Pt electrode play an
important role in the changes of the PZT crystal. Thus, changes in cry
stal structure due to annealing in a hydrogen-containing ambient can b
e avoided by using electrode materials that prevent Pb diffusion. (C)
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